If you don’t understand the California water scene, you’re in a large company. Agriculture thus relies heavily on irrigation, using water from the great state and federal water projects. The Delta is not only the center-point of California’s water system but of controversies about it. Agricultural interests want more of the Delta water pumped south so they can grow crops without having to delve even further into their depleted groundwater supplies. It is simply explaining some basics without which you just won’t understand what’s going on with California water.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 25, 2023 19:45 UTC